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Joe is from Hawkinsville, Georgia. He attended Fort Valley State College. Joe also graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. He lives with his wife of 42 years, Kimberley.

Joe Lester’s campaign for State Senator for District 43 is his first entry into politics.

As of May 6, 2022, Joe Lester did not have a website or any information online.

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- Wants to see “economic empowerment”.

Economy

Healthcare

- Supports “criminal justice reform”.

Public Safety

Education

Joe Lester

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Tonya is from Lithonia, Georgia. She attended Alabama State University, graduating with a degree in business administration. Tonya also received her master of divinity from Luther Rice College and Seminary.

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Tonya is currently retired. She previously served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for 21 years.

Tonya Anderson is currently State Senator for District 43. She was elected in 2016 and has served two terms. She previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives and as Mayor of Lithonia.

As of May 6, 2022, Tonya P Anderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increasing salaries for teachers.

- Supports increasing salaries for teachers.

Tonya P Anderson

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- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
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